nose of concentrated blueberries and cassis. beautiful red-purple color. palate very balanced thanks to the high alcohol level and tannins. rich texture and long finish. could have tasted a bit more fruits. a classic Gigondas. very enjoyable now, but probably can wait another 2-3 years for the tannins to soften a bit. only a bottles left though...
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smell of stones and dark fruits. Almost like CA syrah nose, but w/ deep stoney, minerals. Teste - Big, smoldering, fruit (almost burnt), with long lasting complex finish. Very good. Will mellow with w/ more bottle age. Good to drink now, but should last for another 5 years +.
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Quite forward, nose of dark red and blue fruit, boysenberry, cassis with touch of graphite. The palate is intense, balanced, tannins are ripe and finish is decent. Kept improving over two days in the bottle. I would give this another two or three years.
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1/23/2012 - Hermitage wrote: 91 Points
nose of concentrated blueberries and cassis. beautiful red-purple color. palate very balanced thanks to the high alcohol level and tannins. rich texture and long finish. could have tasted a bit more fruits. a classic Gigondas. very enjoyable now, but probably can wait another 2-3 years for the tannins to soften a bit. only a bottles left though...
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5/30/2011 - JOsgood wrote:
A big broad shouldered wine. Rich with good structure. Big black fruits on the palate. Awesome at Next.
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10/4/2010 - ms808 wrote: 91 Points
smell of stones and dark fruits. Almost like CA syrah nose, but w/ deep stoney, minerals. Teste - Big, smoldering, fruit (almost burnt), with long lasting complex finish. Very good. Will mellow with w/ more bottle age. Good to drink now, but should last for another 5 years +.
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9/7/2010 - Milos wrote: 90 Points
Quite forward, nose of dark red and blue fruit, boysenberry, cassis with touch of graphite. The palate is intense, balanced, tannins are ripe and finish is decent. Kept improving over two days in the bottle. I would give this another two or three years.
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9/19/2009 - bboy wrote: 87 Points
Well structered, good balance.
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